HVAC Engineer

ABM Industries
Los Angeles, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on HVAC professionals with commercial building systems experience working in large entertainment and public venues.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of commercial HVAC experience and a track record of in-house system repairs
    — “Minimum 3 years of commercial HVAC experience”
  • Professionals who can troubleshoot complex systems and manage refrigerant handling with precision
    — “Extensive hands-on experience recovering, handling, and charging refrigerants”
  • Individuals who have worked in large commercial environments like entertainment venues or public spaces
    — “maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing HVAC and building systems within a large commercial entertainment and public venue environment”

Things to consider

  • Fixed Monday through Friday schedule may not accommodate flexible or irregular hours
    — “Shift: Monday through Friday | 7am - 3:30pm”
  • Hourly pay range may require negotiation based on experience and geographic alignment
    — “A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with rooftop units, split systems, and air handlers in your resume and interviews
    — “Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split systems, package units, air handlers, exhaust systems, and associated controls.”
  • Emphasize your ability to perform in-house repairs and reduce equipment downtime
    — “Perform repairs in-house whenever possible to minimize equipment downtime and service costs.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with building automation systems and HVAC controls
    — “Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.”
  • Showcase your experience with EPA-compliant refrigerant handling procedures
    — “Recover refrigerant, perform leak detection, evacuate systems, and recharge equipment in accordance with EPA regulations.”
  • Include examples of preventative maintenance and system diagnostics in your application materials
    — “Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and building mechanical systems.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • maintained HVAC systems
  • replaced compressors
  • recovered and charged refrigerants
  • performed preventative maintenance
Typical background
HVAC maintenancebuilding engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

HVAC MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairRefrigerant HandlingBuilding Automation SystemsPreventative Maintenance

Preferred

Commercial HVAC ExperienceBuilding Engineering

Stack & domain

HVACRefrigerantsDiagnosing System Failures

About the role

Original posting from ABM Industries via Lever

The HVAC Mechanic / Building Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing HVAC and building systems within a large commercial entertainment and public venue environment. This position requires a hands-on HVAC professional with strong mechanical aptitude and building engineering experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience replacing compressors, recovering and charging refrigerants, diagnosing system failures, and performing in-house HVAC repairs.

Shift: Monday through Friday | 7am - 3:30pm

Pay: $41.50 - $50 per hour | Weekly Pay

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, Ca

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Benefit Information: 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff and Management Team Members 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split systems, package units, air handlers, exhaust systems, and associated controls.
  • Diagnose and replace HVAC compressors and major system components.
  • Recover refrigerant, perform leak detection, evacuate systems, and recharge equipment in accordance with EPA regulations.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and building mechanical systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control-related HVAC issues.
  • Perform repairs in-house whenever possible to minimize equipment downtime and service costs.
  • Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.
  • Respond to service requests and emergency equipment failures.
  • Support the operation and maintenance of building engineering systems, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety equipment.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors when specialized repairs are required.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial HVAC experience.
  • Strong experience replacing HVAC compressors and major mechanical components.
  • Extensive hands-on experience recovering, handling, and charging refrigerants.
  • Proven ability to diagnose and repair commercial air conditioning systems.
  • Experience operating and maintaining building mechanical systems within commercial facilities.
  • Knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Source: ABM Industries careers (Lever)

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